‘Fuck’s sake, Lexi!’ I jump half a mile and almost drop dead of a heart attack.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you.” He smiles at me, looking daunting and impressed with his sinister prowess when lurking in the partially lit apartment. I eye-roll at him as I try to calm my erratic heart and weak limbs.

Panther comes to mind. He has the silent, confident walk of a ferocious black beast in the shadows. Wearing what looks like a form-fitting workout tee over sweatpants. ...